Site Engineer

About the Role

Join DT Infrastructure on the $17.3 million Mernda Stabling Yard Upgrade in Melbourne, a critical infrastructure project expanding existing facilities to ensure the rail network can support higher‑frequency passenger services and future service improvements. The Site Engineer will provide on‑site engineering support for construction projects, ensuring that work is carried out according to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. This role involves working closely with construction managers, subcontractors, and other project team members to manage construction activities, resolve technical issues, and ensure the successful completion of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement construction drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Set out the works on‑site, ensuring accurate positioning and dimensions of structures and infrastructure.
• Monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Resolve technical issues and provide engineering solutions to construction challenges.
• Manage and maintain construction records, including daily logs, progress reports, and quality control documentation.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in engineering or construction management are a plus (e.g., Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT), Construction Manager‑in‑Training (CMIT)).
• Minimum of 2 years engineering experience in the construction industry.
• Tier 1 / Tier 2 Background: Proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor environment.
• Rail Infrastructure Expertise: Extensive experience in the delivery of complex rail projects, with a strong understanding of rail construction methodologies and staging.
• MTM Proficiency: Demonstrated working knowledge of Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) Engineering Standards, Policies, and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Project planning skills.
• Demonstrable and successful experience in a business/project operations management role gained at a similar level.
• Demonstrated ability in proactively building relationships with key stakeholders.

Why Work For DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: we reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose‑driven careers in infrastructure: as we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI continues to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects, offering variety across sectors.
• Fostering your development: we’ve developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do, and we focus on preparing the next generation of leaders.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: our industry‑leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: we acknowledge that everyone’s needs are different and we work together to achieve work‑life integration, offering hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing and balancing family commitments.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

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